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  • Our mission...

    At BACS, we believe everyone is an artist at heart. Our mission is to provide the space, materials, and encouragement to create freely, learn through play, and experience the joy of open-ended art. Each week brings new projects designed for all ages—sparking imagination, building confidence, and celebrating creativity in every form. For kids, our goal isn’t to make little artists, but to nurture curious, creative thinkers who feel proud of their ideas. For adults, we invite a return to play and self-expression—because making things connects us to ourselves and our community. We also love hosting art-filled parties that let creativity take center stage, giving guests a fun, memorable way to celebrate through making. And for homeschooling families, our art sessions offer a playful, educational way to explore art principles, elements, and history while keeping creativity at the heart of learning.

Weekday Drop-in Sessions

  • Open Studio

    Free art stations plus various projects.
    Mondays through Thursdays 2pm-6pm Ages 10+ $15/entry
    What to expect:
    One large table permanently dedicated to drawing and coloring with various materials and activites for endless creative exploration. 4 smaller tables with specific projects rotating every week. Things like a stamp station, rock painting, construction (paper) zone, building bracelets, Seasonal Projects, STEM projects, Fresh Flower still-life painting, printmaking, fun with fabrics...and more!
    (Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult at least 16 years of age.)

  • Mini-Monets

    Parents and Toddler Art Sensory activities.
    Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30am-12:30pm Ages 18 months - 5. $15/Entry
    What to expect:
    Similar to Open Studio time but geared specifically for Toddlers. Parents will use this time to guide their little artist through out the room and see what engages their child’s creativity. Whether it’s the drawing and coloring table, painting the textured mural wall or several rotating activities, they will stimulate the senses, improve their fine motor skills, and explore their imagination.

  • Homeschool Art

    Structured Lessons to help parents fulfill the subject of Art in their homeschool curriculum.
    Tuesdays and Thursdays 8-9:30am, 10-11:30am Ages 5-14 $10/Class
    What to expect:
    Structured lessons designed to move through the elements and principles of ART. This class is meant to encourage the enjoyment of art and finding the fun in making for the sake of making while also having an understanding of processes and methods. Different materials will switched up week-by-week and a different art history lesson will also be integrated in a project every week. Majority of projects will be adaptable no matter what age the artist is.
    (Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult at least 16 years of age.)

We put the ART in Party!

  • Friday Night Art Party

    Alternating Friday Night projects for Teens, Adults and Families. See our facebook page for upcoming events or sign up for our monthly newsletter at the bottom of this page.
    Classes are typically from 6:30-9pm and prices range from $20-40/person. Snacks (and sometimes alcohol) are provided.
    TEEN NIGHT - Ages 13-17, “trending” projects to wear, showcase or share.
    DIY ART PARTY - 16+yrs - Various crafts and projects you’ll actually enjoy making and want to showcase and brag to all your friend about saying “YEAH! I made that!”
    FAMILY NIGHT - 2 or more family members can make memories working together on a piece of art for your home or garden that will serve as cherished momento for generations to come.

  • Private Parties

    Celebrate birthdays in style with creative activities that bring guests together. Make memories with customizable themed art projects.
    2 hours - Starting at $250, up to 35 guests - includes one “themed” art activity
    3 hours - Starting at $340, up to 35 guests - includes one main activity and a second additional smaller project.
    Additional add-ons options include balloon arches, hand-painted party banner, face-painting, take-home art kits and balloon animals.
    Hosts are welcome to spend up to 1 hour prior to start time decorating and there is a fridge on-site for food or cake. Fill out the contact form below to inquire about booking your special art party!

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About the owner - Nora Reuter

Creativity has always been at the heart of who I am. Growing up in a family of musicians and artists, I learned early on the joy of making and sharing art. As a mom, that joy has deepened into a desire to nurture creativity in others—especially kids—and to help my community experience the same sense of wonder that art has always given me.

After earning my degree in Studio Art from Northern Illinois University, I built a career as a mural artist under Nora Kate Paints, creating hundreds of murals and sharing my passion through paint parties, classrooms, and community projects.

Now, as the owner of Brave Arts Creative Studio in Dixon, I combine my love for art, teaching, and community—creating a space where people of all ages can explore, connect, and find their own creative bliss. -NKR

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